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Red Hearts Foundation and the Azerbaijan Judo Federation launch cooperation
An important step has been taken in the field of social responsibility within Azerbaijani sports. The Red Hearts Foundation, the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, and “Judo SC” LLC have signed a tripartite cooperation agreement within the framework of...

Azerbaijani FM highlights significance of “Trump Route” initiative at meeting with OSCE Chair -PHOTO
On October 15, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Elina Valtonen, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Azerbaijan MFA told APA. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between...

Azerbaijani Deputy FM met with Dutch counterpart
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elnur Mammadov, who is on a visit to the Netherlands, met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Marcel de Vink, the Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign...

Ministry: Heat waves have increased significantly in Baku over the past 10 years
Heatwaves have been identified as one of the main climate risks by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Umayra Taghiyeva during a panel discussion at the "III National Urban Forum"...

UNESCAP: Azerbaijan emerged as one of world's climate leaders
Although Azerbaijan accounts for only 0.11% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the country has emerged as one of the true climate leaders, said Curt Garrigan, Chief of the Sustainable Urban Development Section for the Environment and Development...

Azerbaijan, OSCE discuss current state and future prospects of cooperation
Baku, October 15, AZERTAC On October 15, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Elina Valtonen, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between...

Second day of National Urban Planning Forum continued in Azerbaijan's Khankendi -
The 3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Planning Forum (NUFA3) held in the city of Khankendi continued its work today with panel sessions, APA reports. On the second day of the forum, discussions were held on the most pressing issues of modern urban...

Azerbaijan, the Netherlands discuss agenda of bilateral and multilateral cooperation
Baku, October 15, AZERTAC Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elnur Mammadov, who is on a visit to the Netherlands, met with his Dutch counterpart, Marcel de Vink. During the meeting, the sides noted that recent high-level contacts between the...

CBA and World Bank discuss expanding long-term cooperation on sustainable development
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) and the World Bank have exchanged views on expanding long-term cooperation in support of sustainable development goals. Azernews reports that the discussion took place during a working visit by CBA Chairman...

‘Failure to meet climate targets doesn't make multilaterals irrelevant’: Why COP matters
The 30th Conference of Parties (COP30), scheduled to take place between November 10 and 21 in Belém, Brazil, is just around the corner. The annual climate summit will take place at a time when the adverse effects of climate change are worse than...

Khankendi forum marks Azerbaijan’s rise as regional model for sustainable reconstruction
The 3rd National Urban Forum of Azerbaijan (NUFA3), held under the theme “Towards Climate-Resilient and Healthy Cities: Regional Partnerships and Innovative Solutions”, represents far more than a conventional gathering of urban planning experts....

Azerbaijan applies sustainable urban planning in Karabakh, East Zangazur reconstruction
Reconstruction works carried out in Karabakh and East Zangazur are based on a sustainable urban planning model, said Anar Guliyev, Chairman of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, at the opening of...

Restoration project of the Catacombs of Commodilla inaugurated at the Vatican First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva attended opening ceremony
First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva arrived in the Holy See – Vatican on an official visit, APA reports. On October 16, as part of the visit, First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, along with family members,...

Khankendi reborn: President Ilham Aliyev champions Azerbaijan’s vision of sustainable urban revival at 3rd National Urban Forum
Baku, October 16, AZERTAC “President Ilham Aliyev’s address at the 3rd National Urban Development Forum in Khankendi stands as a powerful testament to Azerbaijan’s vision of progress, resilience, and renewal. The speech not only celebrated the...

Expert: Azerbaijan emerges as a reliable and increasingly important energy partner for Europe –INTERVIEW
Baku, October 16, AZERTAC Azerbaijan stands at a crucial strategic juncture, possessing unique opportunities for growth and development in a changing global economy. Thanks to its advantageous geographic location, abundant natural resources, and...

Customer experience and employee experience: Keys to Azerbaijan's success in the digital age – INTERVIEW
Baku, October 16, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC In the era of digital transformation and increasing competition, focusing on customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) is becoming a key success factor for businesses and government agencies...

Baku hosts international conference on energy, food, and climate security
On October 15, an international conference titled “Challenges in Energy, Food, Environment, and Climate Security” opened in Baku, organized by the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan and the Institute of Molecular Biology and...

Restoration project of the Catacombs of Commodilla inaugurated in the VaticanFirst Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva attended opening ceremony
Vatican, October 16, AZERTAC First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva arrived in the Holy See – Vatican on an official visit. On October 16, as part of the visit, First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, along with family...
Compliant LHF ads build trust in smaller brand, finds new Azerion research
Smaller less healthy food (LHF) brands should not fear the forthcoming legislation that will restrict when and where they advertise. Rather than weaken performance, compliant ads can increase comfort and trust and evoke positive emotions with...

® Holcim Azerbaijan introduces “green products” at the international construction exhibition BakuBuild 2025
This year at the BakuBuild construction exhibition, Holcim Azerbaijan is showcasing a wide range of innovative green products designed for both construction companies and private consumers. “Holcim Azerbaijan has become the first company in the...